Lesson Plans- 7th grade
Week of October 29- Nov. 2

Monday, 10/29/12
Daily Objective:
I will...
  • Pre-assess current knowledge of U3P1 words
  • Brainstorm ideas for writing (in response to prompt)
Procedure:
HW:
  • Word Wisdom pages 50-53 due Wednesday
  • Pages 54-55 due Thursday
  • Prepare for posttest over U3P1 on Friday.

Tuesday, 10/30/12 Due to Hurricane Sandy, School Closed
  • homework pushed back--Pages 50-53 will be due on Thursday, along with pages 54-55.

Wednesday, 10/31/12 Happy Halloween!
Daily Objective:
I will...
  • Brainstorm ideas for writing (in response to prompt)
Procedures:
HW:
  • Word wisdom pages 50-55 due Thursday.
  • Prepare for Friday's posttest (U3P1)

Thursday, 11/1/12
Daily Objective:
I will...
  • Check current knowledge of U3P1 word
  • Depending on what group you're in... 1) Edit writing for publication 2) Determine character traits 3) Find contextual evidence for support
Procedures:
  • Check WW HW: pages 50-55; correct answers together
  • Place students in groups:
    • A. Students who need to finish extended response questions of Crash test
    • B. Students who need to finish their writing pre-assessment
    • C. Students ready for the next set of objectives: Work on THIS.
    • D. Students who finish "C" may move on to find contextual evidence within the book Crash to support character traits.
HW:
  • Study for U3P1 Posttest tomorrow.

Friday, 11/2/12
Long-term Objectives:
  • I will...brainstorm, write, edit and publish an error-free character sketch for one of the major characters from Crash by Jerry Spinelli. My character sketch will be typed, organized into paragraphs, and will contain 1-3 character traits with details from the text as support."
Procedures:
  • Assign new seats
  • Take U3P1 posttest
  • Discuss Character Sketch assignment- begin, using modeling
HW:
  • Bring your copy of the book Crash back to class on Monday.
  • Have a safe, fun time Trick-or-Treating! :)